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“This is teaching at its best!”
–Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world’s most successful integrated circuit), and author of Much Ado About Almost Nothing: Man’s Encounter with the Electron (Booklocker.com)
“A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It’s very good at disarming the fear. And it’s gorgeous. I’ll be recommending this book highly.”
–Tom Igoe, author of Physical Computing and Making Things Talk
Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands-on way? With Make: Electronics, you’ll start working on real projects as soon as you crack open the book. Explore all of the key components and essential principles through a series of fascinating experiments. You’ll build the circuits first, then learn the theory behind them!
Build working devices, from simple to complexYou’ll start with the basics and then move on to more complicated projects. Go from switching circuits to integrated circuits, and from simple alarms to programmable microcontrollers. Step-by-step instructions and more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations will help you use — and understand — electronics concepts and techniques.
Discover by breaking things: experiment with components and learn from failureSet up a tricked-out project space: make a work area at home, equipped with the tools and parts you’ll needLearn about key electronic components and their functions within a circuitCreate an intrusion alarm, holiday lights, wearable electronic jewelry, audio processors, a reflex tester, and a combination lockBuild an autonomous robot cart that can sense its environment and avoid obstaclesGet clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what you’re doing and why
From the Publisher
Minimum Tools Required
Wire cutters, wire strippers, pliers, multimeter Wire cutters, wire strippers, pliers, multimeter n/a n/a n/a No Tools Needed!
Other recommended Tools
Soldering and desoldering tools Soldering and desoldering tools n/a n/a n/a n/a
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Includes Reference Charts
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Component-by-Component Reference Circuits
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Ideal for Beginners
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Introductory Electronics Tutorial
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Covers Fundamental Electronic Components
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Advanced Logic Chips
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Covers Sensors
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ASIN : 0596153740
Publisher : Make Community, LLC; 1st edition (January 5, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780596153748
ISBN-13 : 978-0596153748
Item Weight : 1.76 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.7 x 9.75 inches
